What should you know about melasma pro?

Melasma is often called chloasma or pregnancy mask. It commonly appears on the cheeks, forehead, nose, upper lip, or jaw in fairly symmetrical areas. Sunlight, visible light, heat, hormonal shifts, and skin irritation can deepen the colour. The patches are usually flat rather than raised, but a clinician may check them because several pigment conditions can look alike.

Begin with broad-spectrum sunscreen, shade, a hat, and gentle skin care every day; reapply sunscreen when outdoors. Avoid picking, harsh scrubs, and products that sting. A dermatologist may combine a prescribed pigment treatment with a procedure chosen for your skin type and the depth of pigment. Options can include [Chemical Peel](/treatments/aesthetic-procedures/chemical-peel/), [Microneedling](/treatments/aesthetic-procedures/microneedling/), [Skin Brightening Treatment](/treatments/aesthetic-procedures/skin-brightening-treatment/), or [Laser Toning](/treatments/laser-and-energy/laser-toning/). Improvement is gradual, and maintenance helps reduce return of the patches.

Arrange a skin assessment if new facial colour change persists, spreads, becomes itchy or scaly, or does not resemble your usual patches. Seek prompt care for a spot that bleeds, crusts, becomes painful, changes quickly, or develops an irregular border, since those features need a different assessment.

Ask whether the pattern fits [Melasma](/conditions/melasma/), whether pigment appears superficial or deeper, which ingredients suit your skin, and how to reduce irritation. You can also ask whether [Sun-Damaged Skin](/conditions/photoaging/) or another cause of [Dark Patches On Skin](/symptoms/dark-patches-on-skin/) should be considered.